Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Security deposit

Does a landlord need to have the security deposit returned to renter within 21 days or does the deposit just have to be postmarked within 21 days?


Asked on 4/21/08, 4:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Security deposit

Postmarks count, however don't get excited either way, as judges don't enforce the 21 day rule with an exact science.

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Answered on 4/21/08, 5:22 pm


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